Eugenia Gilbert (November 18, 1902 – December 9, 1978) was an American film actress of the silent era. She appeared as a leading lady in a number of westerns.[1] In at least three films, she was billed as Eugenie Gilbert.[2]

Eugenia Gilbert
Gilbert in 1924
BornNovember 18, 1902
DiedDecember 9, 1978 (aged 76)
Other namesEugenie Gilbert
OccupationActress
Years active1920–1929 (film)

Biography

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Gilbert was the daughter of William B. Knapp and Nellie Eugenia (Gilbert) Knapp.[3] Her birth name was Genevieve May Knapp. She attended schools in South Orange, New Jersey, and New York City[2] and the Marlborough School in Los Angeles.[4] She won 14 beauty contests, one of which was a national contest sponsored by Rudolph Valentino, which led him to consider her "the most beautiful girl in America."[5]

In 1924, Gilbert had her first role as leading lady in a film, after having smaller parts in westerns and comedies.[2] In 1925, she signed a contract with Mack Sennett to act exclusively in his comedy films "for the next several years."[6]

Filmography

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References

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  1. ^ Rainey p. 150
  2. ^ a b c Katchmer, George A. (2009). A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland. p. 132. ISBN 9781476609058. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
  3. ^ New Jersey, U.S., Birth Index, 1848-1878, 1901-1929
  4. ^ "Beauty Is Little Aid to Actress". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. June 17, 1924. p. 29. Retrieved October 23, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.  
  5. ^ "Filmograms". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Ohio, Cincinnati. July 13, 1924. p. 58. Retrieved October 23, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.  
  6. ^ "Eugenia Gilbert Signs". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. April 16, 1925. p. 25. Retrieved October 23, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.  

Bibliography

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  • Buck Rainey. Sweethearts of the Sage: Biographies and Filmographies of 258 Actresses Appearing in Western Movies. McFarland & Company, 1992.
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